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New guidelines say treat secondary polycythemia based on symptoms, not just high hematocrit, avoiding unnecessary phlebotomy.
Updated medical guidelines now prioritize symptoms over hematocrit levels when deciding whether to perform phlebotomy for secondary polycythemia.
A patient with a hematocrit of 54.3% was not treated with phlebotomy because they had no symptoms like dizziness, headaches, or shortness of breath, despite the elevated level.
Recent evidence shows no significant benefit in preventing heart attacks or strokes with routine phlebotomy for asymptomatic individuals.
Instead, low-dose aspirin is often recommended to reduce clotting risk.
Treatment focuses on addressing underlying causes like sleep apnea or lung disease.
Omega-3 supplements are considered safe and do not increase bleeding risk.
Doctors advise individualized care based on symptoms and overall health.
Las nuevas directrices dicen que tratar la policitemia secundaria se basa en los síntomas, no solo en el hematocrito alto, evitando la flebotomía innecesaria.